Emmi Bakery and Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Emmi Bakery and Cafe five times, with records going back to 2025. The most recent visit was on Mar 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly 14 violations earlier in the record.
“Backflow prevention device location” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Charlestown restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Per PIC fruits and vegetables gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. Facility observed without space to add a prepsink. PIC to provide plumber report and request a variance and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-204.12-C
95
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Per PIC fruits and vegetables gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. Facility observed without space to add a prepsink. PIC to provide plumber report and request a variance and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for 2 bay sink/bucket . Provide Inspector test strips was used to determine sanitizer concentration
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide detergent non rinse sanitize for the 2 bay sink where large pots/ sheet tray and vegetable gets washed. Provide
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of high temp dishwasher exterior of multiple bulk bins interior of multiple in line refrigeration units observed with soils build up. Clean & sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Baked chicken breast/ cooked sausage patty stored in walk in/cold unit observed without date marking. Provide made/ discard date before storing. (COS) Per PIC both products were prepped earlier today.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kittchen/warewashing handsink observed blocked by trash can and cleaning tools. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time to prevent contamination by hands. Corrected on site (COS)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on P's and PF's violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen/ warewashing handsink observed without handwashing soap. Provide/ PIC to monitor handwashing (COS)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory observed missing asterisk . Provide asterisk to the pertaining food items.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide thermometer/ strips for the high temp dishwasher. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling above office space observed missing ceiling tile. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of different nuts/seeds squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide lables when removed from the original containers (COS)
590.003/3-602.11-C
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Per PIC fruits and vegetables gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. Facility observed without space to add a prepsink. PIC to provide plumber report and request a variance and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-204.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout the kitchen/warewashing area observed in need of deep cleaning due to visible soiled build up. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Old mice droppings observed on the floor under table in the kitchen area. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-C
27
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Notes:Per PIC fruits and vegetables gets washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. Facility observed without space to add a prepsink. PIC to provide plumber report and request a variance and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kittchen/warewashing handsink observed blocked by trash can and cleaning tools. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time to prevent contamination by hands. Corrected on site (COS)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of high temp dishwasher exterior of multiple bulk bins interior of multiple in line refrigeration units observed with soils build up. Clean & sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide detergent non rinse sanitize for the 2 bay sink where large pots/ sheet tray and vegetable gets washed. Provide
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips for 2 bay sink/bucket . Provide Inspector test strips was used to determine sanitizer concentration
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide thermometer/ strips for the high temp dishwasher. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory observed missing asterisk . Provide asterisk to the pertaining food items.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on P's and PF's violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Baked chicken breast/ cooked sausage patty stored in walk in/cold unit observed without date marking. Provide made/ discard date before storing. (COS) Per PIC both products were prepped earlier today.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen/ warewashing handsink observed without handwashing soap. Provide/ PIC to monitor handwashing (COS)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of different nuts/seeds squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide lables when removed from the original containers (COS)
590.003/3-602.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Old mice droppings observed on the floor under table in the kitchen area. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling above office space observed missing ceiling tile. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout the kitchen/warewashing area observed in need of deep cleaning due to visible soiled build up. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
29
May 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Pull out the black barrels from underneath the coffee counters - clean to remove all visible food spills stains and soils on the floors - clean inside and outside of all cabinets and counter top surfaces to remove older food spills and soils where needed
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Emmi Bakery and Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Emmi Bakery and Cafe on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Emmi Bakery and Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention device location” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Emmi Bakery and Cafe.
How does Emmi Bakery and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?
Emmi Bakery and Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Charlestown average of 93.
Has Emmi Bakery and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Emmi Bakery and Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Emmi Bakery and Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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